U.S. patent application number 10/497412 was filed with the patent office on 2005-04-14 for hygienic paper dispenser.
Invention is credited to Kaufmann, Werner.
Application Number | 20050077420 10/497412 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 34398352 |
Filed Date | 2005-04-14 |
United States Patent
Application |
20050077420 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Kaufmann, Werner |
April 14, 2005 |
Hygienic paper dispenser
Abstract
A dispenser for hygiene paper is proposed which makes available
dry toilet paper and dispenses moistened hygiene paper. For this
purpose, the dispenser contains a housing, a roll holder for the
hygiene paper, a unit for the moistening with a liquid container, a
moistening roll and at least one liquid tank which communicate with
one another and a unit for the dispensing with a transport roll for
the hygiene paper which is in contact with the moistening roll with
an intermediate layer of the hygiene paper. The dispenser can be
divided into a base housing and an insertion part. The advantage of
the dispenser consists of commercially available toilet paper being
made available and of moistened hygiene paper being dispensed in a
specific length or in any desired length and of the dispenser being
made simply and being easy to handle.
Inventors: |
Kaufmann, Werner; (Buchs,
CH) |
Correspondence
Address: |
DAVID TOREN, ESQ.
SIDLEY, AUSTIN, BROWN & WOOD, LLP
787 SEVENTH AVENUE
NEW YORK
NY
10019-6018
US
|
Family ID: |
34398352 |
Appl. No.: |
10/497412 |
Filed: |
June 2, 2004 |
PCT Filed: |
November 19, 2002 |
PCT NO: |
PCT/CH02/00620 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
242/580 ;
118/207; 118/231 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A47K 10/3612 20130101;
Y10S 242/905 20130101; A47K 10/36 20130101; A47K 2010/3286
20130101; A47K 10/32 20130101; A47K 10/3687 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
242/580 ;
118/207; 118/231 |
International
Class: |
B05C 001/00; B65H
019/29 |
Foreign Application Data
Date |
Code |
Application Number |
Dec 7, 2001 |
CH |
2244/01 |
Claims
1. A dispenser for hygiene paper, containing a housing (1; 61), a
roll holder (2; 62) for the mounting of a roll (3; 61) with a
hygiene paper, a unit (6; 64) for the moistening of the hygiene
paper with a liquid container (21; 82), with a moistening roll (23)
and a liquid tank (22; 81) which communicates with the liquid
container (21; 82) and the moistening roll (23) and a guide roll
(31) for the hygiene paper, characterized by a second roll holder
(4; 63) for the mounting of a roll (5) with a second hygiene paper
which is arranged beneath the first roll holder (2; 62), by a unit
(7; 65) for the dispensing with a transport roll (32; 91) for the
transporting of the hygiene paper, the transport roll being in
contact with the moistening roll (23) through the intermediary of a
layer of the hygiene paper, by a drive unit (33) for the transport
roll (32; 91) and by a control unit (9) for the drive unit
(33).
2. A dispenser in accordance with claim 1, characterized in that a
hood (17) is provided for the covering of the roll (5) with the
second hygiene paper and of the guide roll (31) and of the
transport roll (32).
3. A dispenser in accordance with claim 2, characterized in that
the hood (17) is pivotably supported at the housing (1).
4. A dispenser in accordance with claim 1, characterized in that
the moistening roll (23) is arranged freely rotatably and removably
in the liquid container (21).
5. A dispenser in accordance with claim 1, characterized by support
members (35) for the guide roll (31) and the transport roll
(32).
6. A dispenser in accordance with claim 1, characterized in that
the drive unit (33) contains a stepping motor (37) which is
fastened to the housing (1).
7. A dispenser in accordance with claim 6, characterized in that a
belt drive is associated with the stepping motor (7) and is
connected to the moistening roll (23).
8. A dispenser in accordance with claim 1 or claim 2, characterized
in that the housing (1) consists of plastic and/or of metal.
9. A dispenser in accordance with claim 1, characterized in that
the guide roll (31) and the transport roll (32) are freely
rotatably supported on a holder (51) and in that the holder (51) is
pivotably arranged at the housing (1).
10. A dispenser in accordance with claim 3 and claim 9,
characterized in that the hood (17) has means (55) for the pivoting
of the hood (17) and of the holder (51) in the same direction.
11. A dispenser in accordance with claim 6, characterized in that a
toothed drive is associated with the stepping motor (37) and is
connected to the transport roll (32; 91).
12. A dispenser in accordance with claim 1, characterized in that
the housing (61) consists of a base housing (66) and an insertion
part (67) which are releasably connected via means (69, 70).
13. A dispenser in accordance with claim 1, characterized in that a
hood (71) is provided for the covering of the roll (5) with the
second hygiene paper and of the insertion part (67) and in that a
means (73) for the separation of the second hygiene paper is
arranged at the hood (71) or at the nose (88) of the insertion part
(67).
14. A dispenser in accordance with claim 13, characterized in that
the hood (71) is pivotably arranged at the insertion part (67) and
in that the guide roll (31) and the transport roll (91) are
rotatably supported in the hood (71).
15. A dispenser in accordance with claim 12, characterized in that
three liquid tanks (81) are arranged in the base housing (66) and
in that the liquid container (82) is made from a trough-shaped
recess (84) for the mounting of the moistening roll (23), a
connection section (85) for the connection of a liquid tank (81)
and a channel-shaped recess (86) for the connection of the
trough-shaped recess (84) to the connection section (85).
16. A dispenser in accordance with claim 1, characterized in that
the transport roll (91) has ring-shaped projections (93) at the
periphery which are provided with ribbing.
17. A dispenser in accordance with claim 6, characterized in that a
friction wheel drive (95) is associated with the stepping motor
(37).
Description
[0001] The invention relates to a dispenser for hygiene paper
containing a housing, a first roll holder for the reception of a
roll with a hygiene paper, a unit for the moistening of the hygiene
paper with a liquid container, with a moistening roll and with a
liquid tank which communicates with the liquid container (21) and
the moistening roll and a guide roll for the hygiene paper.
[0002] Dry toilet paper and moist cleaning tissues are used for
hygiene. In use, it has been found to be disadvantageous that the
toilet paper and the cleaning tissues are presented spatially
separately and the moist cleaning tissues can dry out. This can be
very unpleasant in certain situations.
[0003] In DE A 26 44 871, a toilet tank is described from which dry
and moistened toilet paper can be taken from a dispensing roll. The
tank substantially consists of a housing in which a roll holder for
the toilet paper is arranged and a flask which is arranged outside
the housing. A deflection roll for the toilet paper, a transport
roll for the toilet paper standing under spring action, a liquid
container which communicates with the flask and a moistening roll
which is connected to the liquid container line-wise are arranged
in the tank. The toilet paper is guided over the deflection roll
and the transport roll and is held by these at a member with a
tear-off edge. Dry toilet paper can be pulled off in this position.
To moisten the toilet paper, the toilet paper is brought--against
the spring action--into contact with the roll standing in line-wise
connection with the liquid container.
[0004] The disadvantages of the tank can be seen in the fact that
the toilet paper is moistened by pulling the toilet paper against
the spring action, with the degree of moistening depending on the
pull-off speed. Toilet paper can thereby be moistened only partly
or too strongly. With too high a pulling force, the moistened
toilet paper can be torn or the dry toilet paper can be torn off
outside the perforation and is consequently unusable. The tank is
not suitable for the use of non-perforated hygiene paper from the
roll. The reason for this can be seen in the relatively high tear
strength of the hygiene paper.
[0005] It is the underlying object of the invention to provide a
dispenser for hygiene paper which does not have the aforesaid
disadvantages.
[0006] The object is satisfied in accordance with the invention by
the features of the independent claim. Further developments of the
invention result from the dependent claims.
[0007] It is the underlying idea of the invention to make available
by means of a dispenser dry hygiene paper or to present moistened
hygiene paper, which can be used as toilet paper or as a cleaning
tissue after the tearing off. There are provided for this purpose,
roll holders for the respective hygiene paper arranged at a
housing, a unit for the moistening of the hygiene paper with a
liquid tank, a liquid container and a moistening roll, which
communicate with one another, a unit for the dispensing with a
transport roll for the transport of the hygiene paper, the
transport roll being in contact with the moistening roll through
the intermediary of a layer of the hygiene paper, with a drive unit
for the transport roll and a control unit.
[0008] The advantages which can be achieved with the invention can
substantially be seen in the fact that commercially available dry
toilet paper is made available and moistened hygiene paper is
dispensed usable as cleaning tissues and in that the dispenser is
simply made and is simple to handle.
[0009] It is of advantage for the housing to consist of a base
housing and an insertion part which are connected via plug
connections, for three liquid tanks to be arranged at the base
housing and for the insertion part to include the liquid container.
The servicing and in particular the cleaning of the dispenser is
thereby facilitated.
[0010] A hood with a means for the separation of the hygiene paper
can be provided for the covering of the roll with the hygiene paper
and of the liquid container. The wet portion of the dispenser is
thus covered and the possibility is provided of using both
perforated and non-perforated hygiene paper.
[0011] If the guide roll and the transport roll are rotatably
arranged in the hood, the hygiene paper can easily be inserted in
an advantageous manner when the hood is pivoted downwardly.
[0012] The invention will be explained with reference to the
enclosed drawings in the following.
[0013] There are shown:
[0014] FIG. 1 a partly openly illustrated side view of a first
embodiment of a dispenser in accordance with the invention;
[0015] FIG. 2 a section along the line II-II in FIG. 1;
[0016] FIG. 3 a section along the line III-III in FIG. 1;
[0017] FIG. 4 a partly openly illustrated side view of a second
embodiment of a dispenser in accordance with the invention;
[0018] FIG. 5 a view of the transport unit in an unfolded
position;
[0019] FIG. 6 a partly openly illustrated side view of a third
embodiment of a dispenser in accordance with the invention;
[0020] FIG. 7 a side view of the dispenser in the separated
state;
[0021] FIG. 8 a section along the line VIII-VIII in FIG. 7;
[0022] FIG. 9 a section along the line IX-IX in FIG. 7; and
[0023] FIG. 10 a modification of the drive unit.
[0024] Reference is made to FIGS. 1 to 3. The dispenser contains a
housing 1, a first roll holder 2 for the mounting of a dispensing
roll 3 with toilet paper, a second roll holder 4 for the mounting
of a dispensing roll 5 with paper to be moistened, a unit 6 for the
moistening, a unit for the dispensing 7 of cleaning tissues and a
control unit 9.
[0025] The housing 1 contains a U-shaped holder 11 consisting of a
base section 12 for the fastening of the dispenser to a wall or the
like and a wall section 13 projecting therefrom at right angles as
well as a U-shaped support part 14 for the roll holders 2 and 4
which is arranged in the holder 11 and is releasably or fixedly
connected thereto. The roll holders 2 and 4 are fastened to the
base section of the support part 14. The housing 1 furthermore
contains a pivotable flap 16, which is associated with the first
roll holder 2, and a hood 17 to cover the wet part of the dispenser
and is arranged pivotably about the axis 18. A slot 19 is provided
in the hood 17 for the dispensing of the cleaning tissues.
[0026] The housing 1, the flap 16 and the hood 17 advantageously
consist of plastic or of metal. Combinations of these materials can
also be used.
[0027] The unit 6 for the moistening includes a liquid container
21, a liquid tank 22 and a moistening roll 23. The liquid container
21 is made in U shape such that the one limb 25 and the base
section 26 are made as a tube and the other limb 27 is made as a
trough. The liquid container 21 is arranged on the wall section 13
such that the one limb 23 lies beneath the liquid tank 22. The
liquid tank 22 has a stub 28 which can be inserted into an aperture
29 provided in the limb 25 while simultaneously opening the liquid
container. The moistening roll 23 is arranged in the limb 27 formed
as a trough freely rotatably about the axis 30.
[0028] The unit 7 for the dispensing includes a guide roll 31, a
transport roll 32 and a drive unit 33 for the transport roll 32.
The guide roll 31 and the transport roll 32 are arranged in support
members 35 rotatably about the axes 34 and 39, with the transport
roll 32 lying on the moistening roll 23. A respective slot 36 is
provided in the support members 35 for the insertion and raising of
the transport roll 32. The drive unit 33 includes a stepping motor
37 having a belt pulley which is connected to the control unit 9, a
belt pulley 38 fastened to the axle 39 of the transport roll 32 and
a belt 40.
[0029] The control unit 9 is arranged in the housing 1 and includes
a conventional electronic control which is charged by a battery and
is activated by a switch.
[0030] Reference is made to the FIGS. 4 and 5. These Figures show a
second embodiment of the dispenser and essentially differ from the
first embodiment in the design of the unit for the dispensing. Only
the differences are therefore described in the following
description.
[0031] The unit 30 for the dispensing includes a guide roll 31, a
transport roll 32 and a drive unit 33 for the transport roll 32.
The guide roll 31 and the transport roll 32 are arranged on a
holder 51. The holder 51 consists of two levers 52 and two axles 34
and 39 on which the guide roll 31 and the transport roll 32 are
rotatably arranged, with the transport roll 32 lying on the
moistening roll 23. The axles 32 and 39 are releasably mounted on
the levers 52. It can be seen from FIG. 2 that the holder 51 is
pivotably arranged about an axis 54 at the liquid container 21.
Furthermore, a guide 55 is provided for the pivoting of the holder
51 on the hood 17 and is in active connection with the axle 34 of
the guide roll 31.
[0032] The drive unit 33 includes a stepping motor 37 which is
connected to the control unit 9, a first toothed wheel 57 which is
fastened to the axle of the stepping motor 37 and a second toothed
wheel 58 which is fastened to the axle 39 of the transport roll
32.
[0033] In a modified embodiment (not shown) of the previously
described dispenser, the guide 55 is omitted such that the holder
51 can be manually adjusted when the hood 17 is open. Instead of
the guide, a member is provided which holds the toothed wheels 57
and 58 in engagement when the hood 17 is closed.
[0034] Reference is made to the FIGS. 6 to 9. The dispenser
contains a housing 61, a first roll holder 62 for the mounting of a
dispensing roll 3 with toilet paper, a second roll holder 63 for
the mounting of a dispensing roll 5 with hygiene paper to be
moistened, a unit 64 for the moistening, a unit for the dispensing
65 and a control unit 9.
[0035] With respect to the embodiments described above, the housing
61 contains a base housing 66 for fastening to a wall or the like
and an insertion part 67 which is releasably connected to the base
housing 66. The base housing 66 consists of a rectangular box which
is closed at the lower narrow side and is provided at the upper
narrow side with closable apertures and of a support part 68 which
projects at right angles and is fastened to the lower narrow side
of the base housing 66. The roll holders 62, 63 are mounted to the
base housing 66. The base housing 66 furthermore contains a
pivotable flap 16. The insertion part 67 has latching jacks 69
which can be inserted into openings in the base housing 66 and
support sections 70 into which the support part 68 can be
inserted--the whole such that the insertion part 67 is removably
arranged.
[0036] A hood 71 is pivotably arranged at a nose 88 which is formed
at the insertion part 67. The hood 71 has an opening 72 for the
dispensing of the moistened hygiene paper. A tear-off blade 73 is
arranged in the region of the opening 72 at the hood wall or at the
nose 88 of the insertion part 67 for the tearing off of moistened
hygiene paper. A tear-off edge can be formed at the opening 72
instead of the tear-off blade.
[0037] With respect to the embodiments described above, the unit 64
for the moistening contains three liquid tanks 81, a liquid
container 82 which is integrated into the insertion part 67 and a
moistening roll 23. The liquid container 82 has a trough-shaped
recess 84 for the mounting of the moistening roll 23, a connection
section 85 for the connection of a liquid tank 81 and a
channel-shaped recess 86 for the connection of the trough-shaped
recess 84 to the connection section 86. The moistening roll 23 is
arranged freely rotatably in the trough-shaped recess 84.
[0038] The unit 65 for the dispensing includes a guide roll 31, a
transport roll 91 and a drive unit 33. With respect to the
embodiments described above, the guide roll 31 and the transport
roll 91 are arranged in the hood 71 and the drive unit 33 at the
base housing 66 and also in the hood 71. The drive unit 33 includes
a stepping motor 37 which is fastened to the support part 68 of the
base housing 66, a first toothed wheel 57 which is fastened to the
motor axle and a second toothed wheel 58 which is fastened to the
axle 92 of the transport roll 91. The transport roll 91 has
ring-shaped projections 93 at the periphery which are provided with
ribbing to ensure the transport of the moistened hygiene paper.
[0039] The control unit 9 is arranged in the base housing 66 and
contains an electronic circuit which is charged by a battery or
from the mains network and is activated by a switch. The control
unit 9 is advantageously designed such that, when the switch is
actuated, a specific length of moistened hygiene paper is dispensed
or, when the switch is actuated, any desired length of moistened
hygiene paper is dispensed.
[0040] Reference is made to FIG. 10. Instead of the previously
described embodiments, a modified drive unit can be provided which
has a first friction wheel (97) connected to the stepping motor
(37), a second friction wheel (98) connected to the transport roll
(32; 91) and a spring element (99) to press the second friction
wheel toward the first friction wheel. The transport roll is
supported in an elongate hole for this purpose.
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